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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
Daily routine note states it was observed every evening except Sunday, with no clues or clarity provided about the event. The fragmentary record mentions a standard routine and possible mispunctuation or garbled terms.
A community appeal urges support for soldiers' dependents as many cannot serve. The call targets all, noting some are too old or unable to join, and argues the prosperous should share the burden to prevent families from suffering while troops are abroad.
Held in Wew, a Defense Fund is proposed with a monthly 50 for at least 12 months. A committee chosen by Willh is to handle the funds. Watts, Weber club president, urges Stanford’s business institutions and citizens to help build a large fund to keep poverty from homes that sent troopers. Dollars will be used to award medals of honor as tokens of esteem for national service.
A government census expert visited Ogden and stated a population around 30,000, noting previous figures of 30,100 since 1415. The method uses a yearly school census to project total population, with 1910 census listing 25,080 and around 7,000 school children.
The Utah Cereal Food company began building a plant in Ogden to produce rolled oats as a leading US product. Initial hopes of competing with rival cereals grew when quality showed promise, but equipment issues required new parts. The plant on Twenty ninth Street plans to shift production to rolled oats for global markets, leveraging oats as a major US breakfast staple.
The Manchester Union questions how foreign influence may affect Mexico and Carranza, citing Japan as a factor in regional power moves. It notes public concern over Japanese involvement in events and the need for evidence of any overt policy or bandit raids, stressing cautious assessment of foreign intent.
Fragmentary text discusses various countries across the Atlantic welcoming Americans while political rivals feel jealousy at the expansion of American influence. It hints that other powers may oppose or push back against American intrusions and interests.
A New England editor attacks Henry Ford over wartime labor policy, contrasting Ford’s stance with Berlin Mills and the Brotherhoods. The piece condemns Ford for threatening to fire married employees who join the Michigan National Guard and praises broader patriotic sacrifice in defense of the nation. It argues Ford’s wealth and antiwar views endanger workers and national security, urging support for those serving.
The notice lists several excursions on July 4 and July 16 plus August 19 September 2 and 16 to northern Utah with low trip fares. For rates and full particulars visit City Ticket Office at 2544 Washington Ave or call 2590.
A Delaware Republican leadership battle splits the Du Pont family as Alfred du Pont and allies challenge Senator Henry A. du Pont and General T. Coleman du Pont for party control amid internal factionalism and power struggles.
Salt Lake, June 29. Late delivery of gear and uncertain squadron organization delay the departure of Utah cavalry for the border. Equipment arrived but cannot be distributed. mustering proceeds with doctors testing troops and four recruit squads organized. Major Williams forms a provisional troop under Lt. Wilkan while awaiting federal muster.
A Logan contingent and a Utah county unit under Captain Freeman Bassett prepare for deployment. Troops A C from Salt Lake, from Oden, D from Mani form the Ural Squadron. Troop E from Ephraim, F from Utah county, WH from Logan, G from Mt. Pleasant make the excused squadron. Movement hinges on rail logistics. Nogales and Colton trips showcase public enthusiasm for the Utah guarnsmen.
Haymead Vincent, Harry Taylor, and Alden McKinley, aged 22 and younger, escaped from the State Industrial School Tuesday night. They were traced to Salt Lake City by officers and brought back after stealing cigarettes, matches, tobacco, gum, candy, and toys from the Western Cooperative store on West Second South Street. They later stole a phaeton and horse and headed toward East Lake City, saying the expedition was to avoid work and seek freedom.
William Harmon of Salt Lake City appeared at the abertiff office claiming to be involved in yesterday’s auto wreck near Orchant. Victims Clark and F W Johns from Idaho say their rear car collided with Marmon’s vehicle. both say they were not speeding and left town Tuesday night at midnight, seeking to verify the incident.
Captain C. C. Culver reports a radio message sent seventy miles from a military airplane at five thousand feet. Sergeant Win Ocker piloted the craft on the test, with the signal training echoot unit assisting. Culver says he could maintain contact at seventy five miles and future reception experiments will occur as more aircraft radio gear is tested.
A bold film sermon titled The Perils of Divorce will be presented at the Alhambra today. The promotional note urges viewers not to miss the screening and highlights the straightforward delivery of the message.
Frank Jenkins alleged to have stolen valuable clothing from Mr. and Mrs. I. Rodman, bound over to district court after waiving preliminary hearing. Ertha Tarett, colored, given preliminary hearing on assault with intent to commit murder and bound over to district court. Sheda Wins to have shot G. Steven a negio three times with a revolver on June 3 near Haven on Lower Twenty-Sixth. J. C. Cavenne, August Stine, John Hering, Osage Station, William Bran and John Boreich receive a likely total verdict or sentence.
Governor Moses Mexander reviewed the Second Idaho Infantry in a public parade in Natse Idaho. The large marching column drew thousands along the streets as locals cheered. Officials and mayors from nearby towns watched from the reviewing stand, praising the troops’ appearance and readiness.
Men in marching gear pass by as officials present to the governor. Equipment valued at $50,000 received from the San Francisco arsenal. The regiments today show readiness for potential war footing.
June reports detail Illinois National Guard units departing to join First Infantry at San Antonio Texas with Seventh Infantry to depart tonight. Twelfth Regiment, 14,200 strong, sent toward the Mexican border at 3 AM. Guardsmen from California Oregon Washington and other western states mobilize for Nogales Santa Fe and Calexico as camps empty. Mustering progresses in multiple states with some units due to entrain today and others tomorrow.
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